Beginning in the summer of 2003, eight community grant makers, alarmed by the rising rates of obesity, and its significant impact on the health of our community, joined together in support of Healthy Silicon Valley, a community based collaborative dedicated to improving the overall health of county residents by strengthening the ability of individuals to make healthy choices about diet and exercise. The founders' individual contributions to the community, and their current support of Healthy Silicon Valley, reaffirms their dedication to improving the lives of Silicon Valley residents.

The California Endowment

The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. The Endowment makes grants to organizations and institutions that directly benefit the health and well-being of the people of California. For more information, visit The Endowment's Web site at www.calendow.org.

The David and Lucille Packard Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following program areas: Conservation and Science; Population; and Children, Families, and Communities. The Foundation provides national and international grants, and also has a special focus on the Northern California Counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.

Community Foundation Silicon Valley

For 50 years, Community Foundation Silicon Valley has been working to create a strong community by connecting people who care with those making a difference. The Community Foundation works with families, individuals, and corporations to manage their philanthropy. The Community Foundation provides grants for various local needs; serves as a convener and catalyst; leverages new funds; and creates partnerships to enable residents to solve community problems. Community Foundation Silicon Valley is an independent, public benefit (nonprofit) organization.

The Health Trust

The Health Trust is a public benefit corporation committed to improving the health and wellness of at-risk, underserved Santa Clara County residents. Focusing on children, frail elderly, and vulnerable adults, The Health Trust operates its own broad range of programs and services and issues grants to other health-related agencies. As a leader in community health, The Health Trust supports community-based activities and medically related services, collaborates on solutions for unmet health needs, and manages health-related programs, including primary care health clinics on school campuses.

The Valley Foundation

The Valley Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for the residents of Santa Clara County, by providing funding to non-profit organizations. The Foundation gives highest priority to areas of medical services and health care for lower income households within Santa Clara County, with more than half of the total grant monies dedicated to this purpose. Grants are primarily for medical research, health social services and health education. Other grants are made in the areas of youth, the arts, seniors, and general medical services.

Council on Aging Silicon Valley

Council on Aging is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of older and disabled county residents and helping them remain in their chosen homes and communities. The Council on Aging uses innovative approaches to achieve this mission through new technology and best practices, constantly improving assistance and care for seniors, family members and care givers. Council on Aging has many programs that offer direct help and services and can also help senior and caregivers find other services in the community they need to remain independent with dignity.

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is a 264-bed hospital devoted to the care of children and expectant mothers. Providing pediatric and obstetric medical and surgical services and associated with Stanford University School of Medicine, LPCH offers patients locally, regionally and nationally the full range of health care programs and services - from preventive and routine care to the diagnosis and treatment of serious illness and injury. In addition, the Community Services program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital seeks to develop and enhance partnerships that lead to healthy children, adolescents, and expectant mothers, especially those who are underserved. This investment reflects the hospital's commitment to ensuring that high-quality health care remains available to all residents in our community.

Kaiser Permanente

For more than 50 years, Kaiser Permanente has worked to improve the health of its members and the community through a variety of programs and activities. Social responsibility and community involvement are part of their legacy, and are reflected in their mission; caring for the communities they serve and making them better places to live and work. Kaiser supports community groups, schools, and government organizations to address issues and to benefit the community's overall health.